Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Alden Benedict
ass, U. S. Navy
World War II Enlisted 19 June 1942 -Discharged 9 October 1945
at Lido Beach, Long Island, NY
A Machinist Mate who survived the 30 January 1943 sinking of the heavy cruiser, USS Chicago (CA-29), by Japanese torpedoes, Charles went on to proudly serve aboard the light cruiser, USS Mobile (CL-63) the "Fighting Mo."
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 18.599′ N, 75° 24.262′ W. Marker is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. Memorial is at the intersection of River Street and New York State Route 8, on the left when traveling east on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 River Street, Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glen E. Whitaker, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Lewis Dale "Lew" Whitney (here, next to this marker); Clifford Robert "Clif" Waldron (here, next to this marker); George William Konkle (here, next to this marker); Charles Reginald Cole (here, next to this marker); Thomas McKay Pell (here, next to this marker); Alfred Ernest Horlitz, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Keith Robert Weeks (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.
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